Metabolic adaptations leading to an enhanced lignification in wheat roots under salinity stress
The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
119(4), P. 1800 - 1815
Published: June 23, 2024
SUMMARY
Analysis
of
salinity
tolerance
processes
in
wheat
has
focused
on
salt
exclusion
from
shoots
while
root
phenotypes
have
received
limited
attention.
Here,
we
consider
the
varying
phenotypic
response
four
bread
varieties
that
differ
their
type
and
degree
assess
molecular
responses
to
changes
cell
wall
lignification.
These
were
Westonia
introgressed
with
Nax1
Nax2
sodium
transporters
(
HKT1;4‐A
HKT1;5‐A
)
reduce
Na
+
accumulation
leaves,
as
well
‘tissue
tolerant’
Portuguese
landrace
Mocho
de
Espiga
Branca
a
mutation
homologous
gene
HKT1;5‐D
high
concentration
leaves.
three
compared
relatively
more
salt‐sensitive
cultivar
Gladius.
Through
use
histochemical
analysis,
ion
concentrations,
differential
proteomics
targeted
metabolomics,
provide
an
integrated
view
salinity.
We
show
different
metabolic
re‐arrangements
energy
conversion,
primary
machinery
phenylpropanoid
pathway
leading
monolignol
production
genotype
by
treatment‐dependent
manner
alters
extent
localisation
lignification
which
correlated
improved
capacity
roots
cope
better
under
stress.
Language: Английский
Mutation of ZmDIR5 Reduces Maize Tolerance to Waterlogging, Salinity, and Drought
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 785 - 785
Published: March 4, 2025
The
DIR
(Dirigent)
gene
family
plays
a
multifaceted
role
in
plant
growth,
development,
and
stress
responses,
making
it
one
of
the
key
families
for
adaptation
to
environmental
changes.
However,
research
on
ZmDIRs
maize
remains
limited.
In
this
study,
we
identified
member
family,
ZmDIR5,
whose
promoter
region
contains
numerous
elements
associated
with
responses
abiotic
stresses.
ZmDIR5
is
upregulated
response
waterlogging,
salt,
drought
stresses,
its
protein
localized
endoplasmic
reticulum.
Subsequent
studies
revealed
that
ZmDIR5-EMS
(ethyl
methane
sulfonate)
mutant
lines
exhibited
reduced
growth
compared
WT
(wild-type)
plants
under
conditions.
also
demonstrated
relatively
higher
accumulation
malondialdehyde
reactive
oxygen
species,
lower
synthesis
proline
total
lignans,
decreased
antioxidant
enzyme
activity
these
Additionally,
displayed
impaired
sodium
potassium
ion
transport
capabilities,
abscisic
acid
zeatin,
expression
related
genes.
mutation
inhibited
phenylpropanoid
biosynthesis
pathway
maize.
These
results
indicate
serves
as
positive
regulator
tolerance
Language: Английский
RABC1-ABI1 module coordinates lipid droplet mobilization and post-germination growth arrest in Arabidopsis
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
44(5), P. 115655 - 115655
Published: May 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Exploring the function of plant root diffusion barriers in sealing and shielding for environmental adaptation
Yi‐Qun Gao,
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Yu Su,
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Dai‐Yin Chao
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et al.
Nature Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Language: Английский
Genome-Wide Identification, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of the Dirigent Gene Family in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1758 - 1758
Published: Aug. 11, 2024
Dirigent
(DIR)
genes
play
a
pivotal
role
in
plant
development
and
stress
adaptation.
Manihot
esculenta
Crantz,
commonly
known
as
cassava,
is
drought-resistant
thriving
tropical
subtropical
areas.
It
extensively
utilized
for
starch
production,
bioethanol,
animal
feed.
However,
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
DIR
family
remains
unexplored
crucial
cash
forage
crop
regions.
In
this
study,
we
characterize
total
26
cassava
DIRs
(MeDIRs)
within
genome,
revealing
their
uneven
distribution
across
13
18
chromosomes.
Phylogenetic
classified
these
into
four
subfamilies:
DIR-a,
DIR-b/d,
DIR-c,
DIR-e.
Comparative
synteny
with
seven
other
species
(Arabidopsis
thaliana),
poplar
(Populus
trichocarpa),
soybean
(Glycine
max),
tomato
(Solanum
lycopersicum),
rice
(Oryza
sativa),
maize
(Zea
mays),
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum))
provided
insights
likely
evolution.
We
also
predict
protein
interaction
networks
identify
cis-acting
elements,
elucidating
functional
differences
MeDIR
genes.
Notably,
exhibited
specific
expression
patterns
different
tissues
response
to
various
abiotic
biotic
stressors,
such
pathogenic
bacteria,
cadmium
chloride
(CdCl2),
atrazine.
Further
validation
through
quantitative
real-time
PCR
(qRT-PCR)
confirmed
osmotic
salt
stress.
These
findings
offer
resource
understanding
characteristics
biological
functions
enhancing
our
knowledge
adaptation
mechanisms.
Language: Английский
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of CASPL gene family in Zea mays (L.)
Baoping Xue,
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Zicong Liang,
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Dongyang Li
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et al.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Casparian
strip
membrane
domain
proteins
like
(CASPL),
exhibit
profound
associations
with
root
development,
stress
responsiveness
and
mineral
element
uptake
in
plants.
Nonetheless,
a
comprehensive
bioinformatics
analysis
of
the
ZmCASPL
gene
family
maize
remains
unreported.
In
study,
we
have
identified
47
members
at
whole-genome
level,
systematically
classifying
them
into
six
distinct
groups.
Furthermore,
our
revealed
that
same
group
contains
similar
structures
conserved
motifs.
Duplication
events
showed
whole
genome
duplication
(WGD)
tandem
(TD)
contribute
to
generation
together
maize,
but
former
plays
more
prominent
role.
observed
most
genes
contain
MYB-binding
sites
(CAACCA),
which
are
associated
strip.
Utilizing
RNA-seq
data,
found
ZmCASPL21
ZmCASPL47
specifically
highly
expressed
only
roots.
This
finding
implies
may
be
involved
development.
Additionally,
illuminated
drought,
salt,
heat,
cold
stresses,
low
nitrogen
phosphorus
conditions,
as
well
pathogen
infection,
significantly
impact
expression
patterns
genes.
RT-qPCR
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different
under
PEG
NaCl
treatments.
Collectively,
these
findings
provide
robust
theoretical
foundation
for
further
investigations
functional
roles
maize.
Language: Английский
Root apoplastic barrier mechanism: an adaptive strategy to protect against salt stress
R. Lakshmi Swetha,
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Velayudham Muralidharan Sridhanya,
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S. Varanavasiappan
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et al.
Molecular Biology Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(1)
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Language: Английский
Abscisic Acid and Ethylene Antagonistically Regulate Root Endodermal Suberization to Mitigate Nonuniform Salt Stress in Cotton
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
heterogeneity
of
soil
salinity
is
a
critical
attribute
saline
agricultural
environments,
particularly
for
the
physiological
adaptability
cotton
(
Gossypium
hirsutum
L.)
plants.
However,
mechanisms
by
which
plants
acclimate
to
heterogenous
remain
poorly
understood.
To
investigate
responses
seedlings
nonuniform
salinity,
split‐root
system
using
germination
paper
was
employed
replicate
spatially
variable
conditions
within
root
zone.
endodermal
barriers,
consisting
suberin
lamellae
and
Casparian
strip,
were
found
be
enhanced
in
roots
on
side
this
relative
nonsaline
side,
playing
crucial
role
maintaining
ion
balance
under
heterogeneous
salt
environment.
Ethylene
levels
higher
but
significantly
lower
side.
Notably,
abscisic
acid
(ABA)
increased
both
sides.
delicate
between
ABA
ethylene
can
modify
suberization,
thereby
regulating
diverse
environments.
Language: Английский
Comparative analysis of the JRL gene family in the whole-genome of five gramineous plants
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
The
Jacalin-related
lectins
(
JRLs
)
gene
family
play
a
crucial
role
in
regulating
plant
development
and
responding
to
environmental
stress.
However,
systematic
bioinformatics
analysis
of
the
JRL
Gramineae
plants
has
been
lacking.
In
this
study,
we
identified
101
proteins
from
five
species
classified
them
into
eight
distinct
clades.
Most
AtJRL
clustered
same
group
were
differentiated
proteins.
protein
motifs,
structures
domain
revealed
that
genes
diverse
functions
plants.
Duplication
events
indicated
tandem
duplication
significantly
contributed
expansion
family,
with
most
members
underwent
purifying
selection.
Tissue
expression
profile
showed
OsJRL
highly
expressed
roots,
while
ZmJRL
exhibited
high
inflorescences.
Furthermore,
level
influenced
by
drought,
cold,
heat
salt
stresses,
respectively,
implying
these
important
roles
response
various
abiotic
stresses.
RT-qPCR
results
demonstrated
OsJRL4
was
up-regulated
under
PEG6000
NaCl
OsJRL12
OsJRL26
down-regulated
PEG6000.
These
findings
provide
comprehensive
insights
will
facilitate
further
functional
characterization
JRLs.
Language: Английский